The Elf on the Shelf extravaganza is in full swing! Brace yourself for four weeks of the mischievous little guy setting up camp in your home. If the mere thought of this responsibility stresses you out, worry not!
We’ve got your back with a collection of funny and easy Elf on the Shelf ideas for each day of the season. Before we even finalized our Thanksgiving dinner plans, it’s time to shift our focus to one of our cherished traditions: The Elf on the Shelf.
Whether your Elf is a seasoned pro or a rookie, you’ll appreciate these fresh and easy ideas for the weeks leading up to Christmas. They’re quick, so parents won’t find themselves scrambling at the last minute.
So, when the elf makes its triumphant return, you’ll be armed with a repertoire of special Elf comeback ideas (we’ve even rounded up a list of those too). Let the festive antics begin!
150 Creative Elf On The Shelf Ideas For All Ages
Naptime Elf (Plus a Whole Month of Elf on the Shelf Ideas)
Napping in the Tissue Box (by Still Playing School)
Math Whiz Elf
Climbing an Abacus (by Craftulate)
Twister jumper!
Playing Twister by Inspiration Made Simple
Handyman Elf
Changing the Oil (by Your Modern Family)
Toy Parade
Leading a Dinosaur Parade (by Simple As That)
Sneaking Candy
Eating Chocolate (by i Heart Naptime)
More Potty Humor
Gift Wrapping the Toilet (by Hip2Save)
Bubble Trouble
Chewing Bubble Gum (by a Sparkle of Genius)
Christmas Light Zip-Line
Zip lining (by Rachel Swarthy)
Magic Door
Arriving Through His Magic Door (by Make Life Lovely)
Pineapple Pen Elf
PPAE Pen Pineapple Apple Elf (by Life Should Cost Less)Â
Gift Exchange
Having a Doll House Gift Exchange (by Artsy Fartsy Mama)
Elf on the Shelf Dunk Tank by This Mama Loves
Elf on the Shelf Photo Booth by This Mama Loves
Elf Flying in Underpants from Mama Cheaps
Elf Repairing Car from Frugal Coupon Living
Tied up on the Train Tracks from California Unpublished
Elf Igloo from Domestic Femme
Car Wash for Elves from Keeper of the Cheerios
Elf Drinking Coffee from The Keeper of the Cheerios
Elf Hiding in the Fridge from I Heart Nap Time
Camping Elf from Creek Line House
Missing the North Pole from Advent Elf
Journaling Elf from Mama Cheaps
Playing Operation from Frugal Coupon Living
Stinky Time of Year from Advent Elf
Piggy Bank Burglar from Simple as That
Clownin’ Around from Elf on the Shelf
Racing to the Finish Line from A Small Snippet
Elf Meets Darth Vader from Lisa Stout Photography
Super Elf from Busy Kids Happy Mom
Elf and Barbie on a Date from Elf on the Shelf Ideas
Sack Race from Stacy Molter Photography
Elf Doctor’s Note Printables from Living Locurto
Quarantine Elf with Free Coloring Printables from Living Locurto
Elf Hides in the Silverware Drawer from Busy Kids Happy Mom
Elf Brushing Teeth from A Small Snippet
 Advent Box Elf on the Shelf from Artsy Fartsy Mama
Shaving Elf from A Small Snippet
Magic Elf Dust Printable from Sweet C’s Designs
Elf Taking a Bath from Pickle Head Soup
Spelling with Cheerios from Simple Parent
Drummer Elf from Frugal Coupon Living
TPing the Christmas Tree from Simply Organized
Peaking at Christmas Presents from Snapshots of My Life
Time Out Elf from Frugal Coupon Living
 Elf Pea’d from Advent Elf
Minion Bananas from California Unpublished
Printable Elf Joke Cards from Over The Big Moon
Naughty Elf from Helen Kent
Grinch Tied Up from I Think We Could Be Friends
Elf Photoshoot from Living Locurto
